The Seedstars Delegation Program to Emerging Countries is a 5-day program that enables startups & SMEs based in Vaud to implement its international expansion objectives in any of our 3 destination markets.

70% of growth will be accounted by emerging markets over the next few years. It is fundamental for Swiss companies to access these high growth opportunities and get the first mover advantage.

Why join a delegation?

Enter a new market: get connected to the right people, access legal and financial support, find & hire talent

​Learn about your target market by meeting the people that matter. We organise 3-day ecosystem tours in your target market where we host and organise meetings with key stakeholders tailored to your needs.

Seedstars Summit

Get a FREE pass to the Seedstars Summit held on the 6th of April 2018 where over 1000+ top investors, entrepreneurs, corporate executives and startup ecosystem facilitators will be reunited in Lausanne.

Advisory & Insights

Access our network of experts in over 60+ markets, where we can support you in getting clarity on your innovation program and get practical intelligence to inform strategic decisions.

Testimonials

'' I have attended the Seedstars Summit just because I thought this was an exciting and enriching experience.

It was an extraordinary way to get in touch with entrepreneurs from all over the world and get an overview of trends an innovations in emerging markets. I have not been disappointed and will come next year for sure again. ''(Nick, Entrepreneur)

'' We have successfully invested in new pioneering ideas in Ecuador thanks to Seedstars that made it possible to deep-dive into the entrepreneurial ecosystem very quickly. Their knowledge and network made it possible to source the right innovation that suits our business! ''(Michaela, CEO)

'' I believe the concept of Seedstars is indeed unique. Together with Seedstars we have been successfully sourcing new startups in Malaysia, China and Indonesia and thanks to the advisory support, we were able to take the right decision on where and when to invest. Keep the spirit up! ''(Margerite, Investor)

Our Network

For the past years, the Seedstars Group has built an extensive network of successful entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executes, government officials, industry experts and directors of accelerator/incubators and co-working spaces in order to facilitate the growth of high impact companies.

Indeed Switzerland and the State of Vaud have an economy that is largely open to the world and Europe. Exports make up almost one third of Switzerland’s gross domestic product (GDP), and 20% of output in the State of Vaud and principally to the rest of Europe. But what about the rest of the world?

57% of the Global GDP and 85% of the world's population are located in Emerging markets (source: IMF). We believe it is fundamental that "Swiss made" companies access these high growth opportunities and this is how we count on supporting you.

The Office for Economic Affairs of the State of Vaud

​The Office for Economic Affairs of the State of Vaud (SPECo) supports companies that are located in the State of Vaud, especially those involved in the sectors of advanced technology and industry. The Office for Economic Affairs of the State of Vaud advises entrepreneurs and puts them in contact with organizations that are appropriate to their specific needs and can also provide direct financial support.

Seedstars Group

​Seedstars Group, a swiss-based international organisation, has for mission to impact people's lives in emerging markets through technology and entrepreneurship. The group's objective is to connect, build and invest in high growth companies in these regions with the support of its international network of investors, corporates, government agencies, incubators/accelerators and entrepreneurs. It is most famous for its international startup competition, Seedstars World, which is now present in over 65 countries.